On 16 November 2023, SK FSC and SK FSS attended a meeting on short selling reform measures with the private sector, the ruling party, and the government. Participants discussed a direction for improvements to the short selling system, which aims to level the playing field, prevent naked short sales in advance, strengthen detection, punishment of…
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Canada – IIROC, CSA Short Selling Framework
On 16 November 2023, CIRO, CSAs published Bulletin 23-0173 on feedback obtained on short-selling framework; no consensus on proper regulatory regime for short selling. Reiterate short selling plays important role in financial markets; promote transparency, contributes to liquidity, price discovery, market integrity and investor protection.
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Hong Kong – Exchange ETP Short Selling Turnover
On 14 November 2023, HKEX issued circular on ETP short selling turnover. HKEX enhanced dissemination of exchange traded product (ETP) short selling turnover. Background Most short ETP selling activities are conducted for liquidity provision by market maker. The short positions of ETPs are generally closed out within a short period of time. The enhancement will…
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Kuwait – CMA Fining Ekttitab Holding
On 13 November 2023, KUW CMA fined Ekttitab disclosure, governance violations. KUW CMA issued disciplinary Resolution No. 31/2023 fining Ekttitab Holding Company. Violated Module 10, 15 of Executive bylaws of Law No. 7/2010 and its amendments. Violations Ekttitab firm violated Module 10, article 4-1-1, item 3 re disclosure and transparency. Company's chairman of board of…
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Australia – GVT Foreign Acquisition/Takeover
On 11 November 2023, AST GVT registered 32nd compilation of Foreign acquisitions and takeovers act 1975 above, setting out text as amended and in force on 20 October 2023. This compilation reflects an amendment to the meaning of the definition of associate, arising as a result of the creation of a single ASTCA glossary.
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Bahrain – CB Amendments to Takeover and Mergers
On 12 November 2023, BHR CB issued amendments to the TMA module. BHR CB issued letter re amendments to takeovers, mergers and acquisitions module under CBB rulebook volume 6 regarding Independent advice and shareholder approval. Follows BHR CB consultation on takeovers and mergers amendments. Highlights Removed text re obtaining independent advice whether offer is in…
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